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Men's Dress Socks

Whether you're spending long days at the office or a long time at the altar (you wouldn't be the first to get married in Darn Toughs), our men’s dress socks deliver unrivaled durability and comfort. From classic black socks to striped socks, these are the perfect pair of cool dress socks for your dress shoes and suits.

Shop our entire collection of Merino Wool Men's Lifestyle socks, from formalwear to casual. 

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FAQs

Dress socks are worn with formal shoes and dress clothes, most often for men. They range in color options; dark and solid colors like black, blue, or brown were once best practice, but now dress socks can add flavor to your ensemble with bright colors and decorative patterns.

Darn Tough Vermont knits the best dress socks for men, backed with a Lifetime Guarantee. Our socks are made from Merino Wool and come in a range of styles and heights. From fun and colorful to more formal, Darn Tough dress socks are made to pair with every outfit and occasion.

Your dress socks should match your pants, not your shoes, per classic men’s formalwear rules. At Darn Tough, we knit an assortment of monotone and colorful dress socks – including black, gray, blue, orange, and ones with stripes – helping you mix and match depending on what you’re wearing and when.

A dress sock is typically thinner by design and knit to fit formal dress shoes without causing blisters or hot spots. They often feature subtle geometric patterns or stripes that can complement suits and other modern formalwear.

A well-dressed man should own at least a week’s worth of quality dress socks – approximately 6-7 pairs. Having this many ensures variability while limiting wear and tear, not to mention saving you loads of laundry.